Import/Export Co-ordinator

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratap Partnership Ltd in Corby is seeking an experienced Import/Export Shipping Co-ordinator to manage the smooth movement of goods to and from international customers and suppliers. This office-based role is Monday to Friday with an early finish on Fridays, offering room for growth as the business expands.

You will coordinate shipments by road, sea, air and courier; prepare documentation; liaise with freight forwarders and customers; and monitor shipments to resolve delays while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience in international shipping and freight forwarding.
• Recent experience in import/export co-ordination and documentation.
• Understanding of shipping docs, customs processes and Incoterms.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, able to manage deadlines.
• Confident communicating with external suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate import and export shipments by road, sea, air and courier.
• Prepare and check shipping, customs and export documentation.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, suppliers and customers.
• Arrange collections, deliveries, packing, labelling and associated shipping requirements.
• Monitor shipments, resolve delays and keep stakeholders updated.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, freight costs and delivery information.
• Review freight invoices and support cost reconciliation.
• Ensure shipments comply with relevant customs and international shipping requirements.

Skills

Import / export shipping

Freight forwarding

Customs documentation

Incoterms knowledge

MS Office / ERP

Job description

Import/Export Shipping Co-ordinator

Office based, Corby, Monday - Friday with early Friday finish

A growing manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Import/Export Shipping Coordinator to manage the smooth and efficient movement of goods to and from international customers and suppliers. This role offers room for growth and progression, as it is a stand-alone position within the business and not part of a large import/export team.

This is a varied role suited to someone with experience in import/export or shipping, who is organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple shipments.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate import and export shipments by road, sea, air and courier.
• Prepare and check shipping, customs and export documentation.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, suppliers and customers.
• Arrange collections, deliveries, packing, labelling and associated shipping requirements.
• Monitor shipments, resolve delays and keep stakeholders updated.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, freight costs and delivery information.
• Review freight invoices and support cost reconciliation.
• Ensure shipments comply with relevant customs and international shipping requirements.

Required experience:

• Experience in international shipping, freight forwarding, logistics, and customs
• Recent experience in import/export co-ordination and documentation
• Good understanding of shipping documentation, customs processes and Incoterms.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident communicating with external suppliers, freight partners and internal teams.
• Good Microsoft Office and ERP/system skills.
• Manufacturing industry experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of customs classification, rules of origin or export controls would be a bonus, but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business and take ownership of a varied international shipping function, with scope to develop your knowledge and responsibilities as the business grows.